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Edytha Lightesy Godbee
May 3, 2023
CLAXTON: Mrs. Edytha Lightsey Godbee, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 83, surrounded by her loved ones. She left a legacy of love, faith, and happiness, always with a smile. Born and raised in Claxton, Georgia, Edytha attended Claxton High School, where she graduated in 1958. During high school,...
Ann Riggs
Apr 29, 2023
CLAXTON: Ann Collins Riggs, 86, passed away April 29, 2023. She was a native of Evans County. Ann was a homemaker, dedicating her life raising her family in love and truth. Along with being a homemaker, Ann drove School Bus number twelve in Tattnall County for forty-one years. Ann loved The Lord, and was a loyal and active member of...
Kenneth Jerrell Nesmith
Apr 27, 2023
CLAXTON: Kenneth Jerrell NeSmith, 83, passed away April 27, 2023 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia. He was a native of Evans County and a member of Sikes Chapel United Methodist Church. Jerrell enjoyed farming in his early years. Later in life he enjoyed rocking on the porch and cutting his grass. He was an avid wrestling fan who...
John "David" Groover
Apr 25, 2023
BELLVILLE: John “David” Groover, 91, passed away April 25, 2023 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Savannah, Ga. David was a retired farmer and a Soil Conservation Man of the Year, member of Bellville United Methodist Church and charter member of Bellville Lions Club. He and his wife, Emily, enjoyed touring the United States...
William Michael Huling
Apr 20, 2023
CLAXTON: On Thursday, April 20, 2023, a humble man of deep faith, The Reverend William Michael Huling, age 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D. C, he grew up in Macon, Georgia. Graduating from Willingham High School in Macon, he continued his education graduating from the University of Georgia with a B. S....
Irvin Sapp
Apr 12, 2023
CLAXTON: Irvin Sapp, 79, passed away April 12, 2023 at The Gardens Senior Living in Statesboro, Georgia. He was a native of Evans County and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. He had a big heart and helped others generously. He enjoyed fishing, gambling and riding his golf cart. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Sapp; parents,...
Katherine Todd Keippel
Apr 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Katherine Todd Keippel, 69, passed away April 8, 2023 at her home following an extended illness. She was known for her love and care of her ‘fur babies’, she was also a wonderful cook and truly enjoyed gardening. She was also an avid fan of watching her favorite Westerns. She was preceded in death by her parents J.H. &...
Mary "Betsy" Elizabeth Lee
Apr 7, 2023
CLAXTON: Mary “Betsy” Lee, 79, passed away April 7, 2023. She enjoyed working at Evans Memorial nutrition service for over twenty years and then serviced at Glenview Nursing Home nutrition for many years. Betsy enjoyed helping others to smile and having laughter in their life- it was her passion. She never met a stranger because everyone she met became her...
Teena Shiloski Burns
Mar 17, 2023
CLAXTON: Teena Marie Shiloski Burns, 65, sadly and unexpectedly passed away on Friday March 17th, 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and newly great-grandmother. The daughter of Ralph and Nancy Shiloski, Teena was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 9th, 1957. In the summer of 1969, her family moved to Savannah, Georgia where she graduated from Johnson High School...
Carol Dow Brinson
Mar 16, 2023
CLAXTON: Carol Dow Brinson, 83, passed away at home with loving family present on March 16, 2023 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Carol met the love of her life, Ivy J. Brinson, in Boston, Massachusetts while he was in the United States Navy. They married in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1956 and were a devoted couple until his passing...
Judy Futch
Mar 15, 2023
CLAXTON: Judy Futch, 77, passed away March 15, 2023 Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for sixty-six years that later became Claxton First Church where she became a charter member. Judy graduated from Claxton High School in 1963 with the love of her life, Rabon Futch, and a year later, they...
Rabon Futch
Mar 13, 2023
CLAXTON: Rabon Futch, 80, passed away March 13, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Candler in Savannah, Georgia. After Rabon graduated from Claxton High School in 1963, he began to train in Atlanta with Georgia Power to become a lineman and start his career in the electrical field building powerlines. With his wife, Judy, together they owned and operated Futch’s Fried Chicken...
Brenda Cadwell Rogers
Feb 22, 2023
CLAXTON: Brenda Cadwell Rogers, 77, passed away February 22, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Metter, Georgia and has lived most of her life in Claxton, Georgia. She was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Church. She was a lifelong home maker, and caregiver who loved working outdoors with her flowers and garden. SURVIVORS: husband, Roy Rogers...
Joel Leslie Strickland
Feb 19, 2023
CLAXTON: Joel Leslie Strickland, 79, passed away February 19, 2023 at Northspring Assisted Living under the care of Bethany Hospice. Joel was a native of Evans County. He graduated from Claxton High School in 1961 and served in the Georgia Air National Guard for six years. He was employed by Claxton Poultry primarily serving as Director of Purchasing. Joel was...
Billy Reginald Kitchens
Feb 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Reginald Kitchens, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at home under the care of Bethany Hospice. He was born in Thomson, Georgia to John Ed and Clara Kitchens but lived all of his adult life in Claxton, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings; his wife, Frances Eason Kitchens; and son, Wayne Kitchens....
Kenneth E. Griner
Feb 8, 2023
CLAXTON: Kenneth Edward Griner, 74, passed away February 8, 2023, at his family home in Claxton following a brief illness. Mr. Griner was born in Tattnall County on October 18, 1948, to Jim and Dot Griner. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Griner. Mr. Griner graduated from Claxton High School and furthered his education at...
Mallie Morgan Hagan
Feb 5, 2023
CLAXTON: Mallie Morgan Hagan, 76, passed away February 5, 2023, at Glenvue Nursing Home. He was a member of the Christian Church in Pembroke and served as a volunteer fire fighter in Pembroke. Mallie worked at Georgia Pacific and Claxton Poultry before retiring. He loved to ride his Bicycle and go fishing. He is preceded in death by a brother,...
Charles E. Bowen
Jan 28, 2023
CLAXTON: Charles E. Bowen, 86, passed away January 28, 2023 at Evans Memorial Hospital. After graduating from high school, Charles went to trade school where he learned the art of building and repairing small engines, which benefited him in his vacuum repair business. He owned and operated “The Vacuum Station” for fifteen years. After he closed down his repair shop,...
June D. Yarbrough
Jan 21, 2023
HILLVIEW COMMUNITY: June Driggers Yarbrough, 58, passed away January 21, 2023, after a long, hard battle. She worked at Altamaha Pest Control as the office manager for many years. June loved attending church at First Baptist Church in Claxton where she was an active member. She also enjoyed the beach, animals and birds. She was a loving wife, mother and...
Dorothy Williams Deloach
Jan 20, 2023
STATESBORO: Dorothy Williams DeLoach, 94, passed away January 20, 2023. SURVIVORS: two sons, Wendell Douglas DeLoach and Gerald Devon DeLoach; one daughter, Pamela DeLoach Brown; one brother, David Williams; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at Brewton Cemetery on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 1:00pm. BURIAL: Brewton Cemetery. Mellie NeSmith Funeral...
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